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Photo Mug : An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon. The man has his social security number tattooed on his arm. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939
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An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon. The man has his social security number tattooed on his arm. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939
OREGON: LUMBERJACK, 1939.
An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon. The man has his social security number tattooed on his arm. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939
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Media ID 13214377
1939 August Barechested Bean Camp Couple Dorothea Encampment Failure Great Depression Harvest Lange Lumberjack Migrant Migration Mustache New Deal Northwest Number Oregon Pipe Poverty Rural Smoking Social Security Tattoo Tent Unemployed Wife Working Class
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
"Add a touch of history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic image of an unemployed lumberjack and his wife in a migrant workers camp during the bean harvest in Marion County, Oregon, 1939. This poignant photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange for The Granger Collection, tells a powerful story of resilience and determination. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, fade-resistant ink to ensure your image stays vibrant, making it a unique and thought-provoking addition to your daily life. Perfect for a hot cup of coffee or tea, this mug is not only functional but also a conversation starter. Bring the past into the present with the Media Storehouse Photo Mug."
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Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of life during the Great Depression in 1939. In Marion County, Oregon, an unemployed lumberjack and his wife find themselves residing in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest. The couple's faces reveal the weight of their struggles as they navigate through poverty and uncertainty. Dorothea Lange, renowned photographer, expertly frames this image to emphasize the man's bare-chested physique and his social security number tattooed on his arm. This haunting detail serves as a stark reminder of how deeply ingrained unemployment has become in their lives. The woman stands beside her husband, providing unwavering support amidst their dire circumstances. Her presence symbolizes resilience and unity within a working-class family facing immense challenges. Lange's composition also highlights elements such as a smoking pipe and mustache that reflect the cultural norms of that era. These small details add depth to our understanding of daily life during this time period. As we observe this photograph today, it serves as a poignant reminder of both human strength and vulnerability during times of economic failure. It is through images like these that we gain insight into historical events such as migration movements driven by necessity. Granger Art on Demand presents us with an opportunity to connect with history through visual storytelling.
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